Disodium Undecylenamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM UNDECYLENAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
26650-05-5 / 40839-40-5
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope; also antimicrobial/antifungal activity for medicated formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

MEA moiety presents nitrosamine formation risk — must verify absence of nitrosating agents in formula; Annex III compliance mandatory for EU market; monitor secondary amine impurity levels

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Undecylenamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

MEA moiety presents nitrosamine formation risk — must verify absence of nitrosating agents in formula; Annex III compliance mandatory for EU market; monitor secondary amine impurity levels The EU classifies Disodium Undecylenamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Disodium Undecylenamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Undecylenamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Undecylenamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Undecylenamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope; also antimicrobial/antifungal activity for medicated formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26650-05-5 / 40839-40-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Undecylenamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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